Cinderella Season Starts Particularly Early This Year - ‘Three Wishes for Cinderella’ Returns Early With 20 Holiday Broadcasts
Fans of the classic film 'Three Wishes for Cinderella' are in for a treat this year. The beloved movie, also known as 'Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel', is returning to linear television earlier than usual. The first broadcast is scheduled for November 16, 2024, on Das Erste at 3:35 PM. This marks the start of nearly 20 broadcasts across ARD networks between November 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025.
The film, a co-production between the former Czechoslovakia and East Germany, was released in 1973. It features a stellar cast including Libuše Šafránková, Pavel Trávníček, and Rolf Hoppe. Known for its iconic scenes and Karel Svoboda's memorable score, the movie evokes a strong sense of nostalgia. This year, viewers can enjoy the film four times on Christmas Eve 2024, including a midday broadcast on Das Erste and a prime-time slot on WDR Television.
To celebrate the film's return, a winter exhibition dedicated to 'Three Wishes for Cinderella' will run at Moritzburg Castle near Dresden from November 21, 2024, to March 1, 2026. Despite extensive searches, no information was found about television broadcasters that aired the film between November 16, 2022, and January 6, 2025.
Fans can look forward to multiple opportunities to watch 'Three Wishes for Cinderella' this holiday season. The film's early return to television and the accompanying exhibition at Moritzburg Castle promise a nostalgic treat for viewers.